At a Glance
Median Income
$42,188
$28,004 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $107,055
Median Rent
$625/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Edgewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,004. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,055. Median rent is $625/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
7.6% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$28,004
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$625
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$107,055
Housing Units231
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation574 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.